Yes, it's all there! Dark and inky purple in the glass. Full-bodied and hot. Easy to understand the cult like following of this Aussie work horse.Stewed fruit is the first to escape the glass. Jammy and intense. Cake spice, vanilla, cedar and pepper follow.Alcohol definitely hits the palate along with jam and pepper. No subtlety here. Needs the right food such as grilled steak/meats. Or a roaring fire as the bottle suggests. i decanted 30 mins. Room temp.